2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 378 kg more than 2003 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 Express (386 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
