2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Elantra and 2005 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Optima (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2005 Kia Optima (241 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
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2005 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Kia Optima | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Elantra | Optima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 241 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |