2003 Kia Opirus vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Kia Opirus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 314 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Opirus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2003 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Opirus | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Opirus | Condor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
