2003 Kia Opirus vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 10 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2003 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 655 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 2013 BMW X6 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Opirus. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Opirus | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Opirus | X6 M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2933 mm |
