2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Kia Opirus

To start off, 2007 Kia Opirus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 493 kg more than 2007 Kia Opirus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Opirus.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 Kia Opirus
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Suburban Opirus
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5327 cc 3495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2390 kg 1897 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3180 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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