2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 574 kg more than 1999 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
