1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2010 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2010 Kia Opirus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Opirus weights approximately 339 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2010 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Intrigue | Opirus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
