2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II

To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.

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, 2002 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 2005 Kia Shuma II
Make Honda Kia
Model Accord Shuma II
Year Released 2002 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1793 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 152 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 216 km/hour 196 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.6 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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