2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2003 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Shuma | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Shuma | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |