2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Express | Opirus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |