2004 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2004 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Sebring and 2004 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Sebring (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 306 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
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, 2004 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (279 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Sebring | 2004 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Sebring | Opirus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |