2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1665 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
