2005 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005 Kia Shuma II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 423 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Grand Prix | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |