2004 Fiat Albea 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 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 Fiat Albea. 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, 2005 Kia Shuma II (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Albea | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Albea | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |