2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda 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 31 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Panda | Shuma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |