2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2008 Kia Shuma is newer by 6 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Kia Shuma. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Shuma weights approximately 360 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 (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Shuma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Shuma | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Shuma |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |