2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Shuma. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fiesta | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1110 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
