2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2005 Kia Shuma and 2005 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RunX (187 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RunX weights approximately 88 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 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma | RunX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| 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 | 1178 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
