2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma and 2005 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Jimmy (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 660 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.
Because 2005 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy 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, 2005 GMC Jimmy (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma. 2005 GMC Jimmy 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. 2005 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2005 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Shuma | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
