1958 Ford Popular vs. 2001 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2001 Kia Shuma is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Shuma weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Popular is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Shuma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Kia Shuma (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 2001 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Popular | Shuma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |
