2001 Honda Fit vs. 1999 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Shuma (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Shuma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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, 1999 Kia Shuma (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1999 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
