2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2005 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (407 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | DeVille | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
