2002 Kia Shuma vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2002 Kia Shuma and 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 474 kg more than 2002 Kia Shuma. 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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Shuma. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Shuma | 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Shuma | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
