2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 839 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
