2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango 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 690 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma II | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma II | Tango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
