2004 Kia Opirus vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2004 Kia Opirus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Opirus | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Opirus | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
