2005 Infiniti M vs. 2005 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti M 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
Because 2005 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti M | 2005 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | M | Opirus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |