2001 Kia Shuma vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 2001 Kia Shuma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Kia Shuma.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona 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, 1995 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Shuma. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Shuma | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Shuma | Retona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
