2004 Kia Opirus vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2004 Kia Opirus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. Both 2004 Kia Opirus and 1997 Mitsubishi Verada are equipped with a 3,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Opirus | 1997 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Opirus | Verada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
