2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Kia Shuma II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C8 (108 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Citroen C8.
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 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C8 | Shuma II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1958 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
