2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma II and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (114 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera 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 597 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera.
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 Nissan Primera (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera 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 Primera | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Shuma II | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1958 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
