2004 Kia Opirus vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Kia Opirus and 2004 Renault Laguna 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 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. 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, 2004 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2004 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Opirus | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Opirus | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |