1999 Kia Shuma vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Kia Shuma and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 350 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma. 1999 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Shuma | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Shuma | Forester |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |