2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma and 2005 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 81 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Shuma | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1770 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 | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
