2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (285 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |