2005 Kia Shuma vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
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 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Shuma | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
