2000 Kia Shuma vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2000 Kia Shuma and 2000 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Shuma weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa.
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, 2000 Kia Shuma (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Shuma | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
