2001 Kia Shuma vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 2001 Kia Shuma and 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 910 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.
Because 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Shuma. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Shuma. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Shuma | 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Shuma | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
