2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 447 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mariner | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Mariner | Joice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2298 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
