2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Kia Opirus and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 472 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 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 Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Opirus | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Opirus | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |