2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Joice would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 488 kg more than 2000 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2000 Kia Joice | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Joice |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |