2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma II would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Shuma II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Shuma II | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
