2000 Kia Shuma vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2000 Kia Shuma and 2000 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Shuma (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Shuma weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2000 Kia Shuma (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
