2000 Kia Shuma vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 10 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 683 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.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Shuma. 2010 Acura RDX 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. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Shuma | RDX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2649 mm |
