1999 Kia Shuma vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1999 Kia Shuma and 1999 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma. 1999 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Shuma | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Shuma | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
