2002 Kia Shuma vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Shuma weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. 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 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Shuma | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Shuma | Materia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1298 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
