2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Kia Shuma

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Doblo 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma.

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 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Doblo 2005 Kia Shuma
Make Fiat Kia
Model Doblo Shuma
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1241 cc 1594 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 62 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 78.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 83.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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