2003 Kia Shuma vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2003 Kia Shuma and 2003 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Shuma weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4.
Because 2003 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Shuma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Shuma | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Shuma | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
