2006 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Opirus weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Kia Opirus (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2003 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2003 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
