2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma and 2005 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Shuma | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
