2008 Kia Shuma vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Kia Shuma and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Kia Shuma. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1294 kg more than 2008 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Shuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Shuma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Shuma. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Shuma | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Shuma | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
