2003 Kia Opirus vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic 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 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 58 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 446 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Opirus | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Opirus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
