2002 Acura CL vs. 2003 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2003 Kia Opirus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2003 Kia Opirus (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura CL | 2003 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | CL | Opirus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |