2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 116 kg more than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (285 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Grand Caravan | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |