2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2001 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 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Shuma. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Kia Shuma | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Shuma |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |