2005 Kia Shuma vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma. 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
