2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. 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 Kia Shuma II (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma II | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Shuma II | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
