2003 Kia Opirus vs. 2003 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2003 Kia Opirus and 2003 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 134 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Getz. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Getz. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Opirus | 2003 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Opirus | Getz |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
