2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 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 Honda Civic (151 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Kia Shuma | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Shuma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |