2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Atos 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (101 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 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 Kia Shuma II (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Atos | Shuma II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1958 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
