2004 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Opel Combo

To start off, both 2004 Kia Cerato and 2004 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Kia Cerato and 2004 Opel Combo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Cerato (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Combo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato.

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 Cerato (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Combo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Combo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Kia Cerato 2004 Opel Combo
Make Kia Opel
Model Cerato Combo
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1195 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2840 mm


 

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