2003 Kia Opirus vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 289 kg more than 2003 Kia Opirus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lincoln Town Car 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Opirus. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Opirus | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Kia | Lincoln |
Model | Opirus | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3142 mm |