2004 Kia Shuma vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Shuma.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
