2004 Kia Opirus vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Kia Opirus and 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 88 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 512 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Opirus | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Opirus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
