2004 Kia Shuma vs. 2004 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2004 Kia Shuma and 2004 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Impreza (316 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 380 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Shuma | 2004 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Shuma | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
