2003 Kia Opirus vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2003 Kia Opirus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 575 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Kia Opirus (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Opirus | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Opirus | 200 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
