2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial

To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Opirus would be higher. 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 84 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 3750 kg more than 2005 Kia Opirus.

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 (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Commercial. 2005 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 2007 Nissan Commercial
Make Kia Nissan
Model Opirus Commercial
Year Released 2005 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3497 cc 2462 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 196 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 5510 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5410 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3580 mm


 

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