2008 Lexus GX vs. 2008 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GX and 2008 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Kia Shuma. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 534 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 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Shuma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GX | 2008 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Lexus | Kia |
| Model | GX | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4669 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
