2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 902 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma.
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 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Shuma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |