2009 Honda Element vs. 2005 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2005 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
