1999 Kia Shuma vs. 1999 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1999 Kia Shuma and 1999 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 640 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.
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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma. 1999 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Shuma | 1999 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Shuma | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
