2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Shuma weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2570 mm |
