2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Idea weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma.
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, 2003 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Idea | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
