2000 Kia Shuma vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Shuma. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Shuma | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
