2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Kia Opirus and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 975 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. 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 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2005 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Opirus | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Opirus | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |