2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma II and 2005 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (101 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 816 kg more than 2005 Seat Ibiza. 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 Seat Ibiza (235 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma II | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1958 kg | 1142 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
