2004 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 925 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Shuma | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Shuma | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |