2000 Kia Shuma vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuma | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
