2004 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo GT and 2004 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | GT | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
