2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma II and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa 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 562 kg more than 2005 Toyota Previa.
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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma II | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1791 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1525 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
