2005 Kia Shuma vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Because 2006 Toyota Quantum is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Quantum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
