2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Kia Opirus and 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus. 2005 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Opirus | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
