2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma II and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 301 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada 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 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Shuma II | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1791 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 2388 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
