2009 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Kia Shuma
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Shuma (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Kia Shuma (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Shuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2004 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
