2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend 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 236 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
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, 2004 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 2004 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Shuma II | 2004 Honda Legend | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Shuma II | Legend |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |