2004 Kia Shuma vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Kia Shuma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 303 kg more than 2004 Kia Shuma.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Shuma | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Shuma | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
