2006 Kia Opirus vs. 2006 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2006 Kia Opirus and 2006 Holden UTE were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Kia Opirus. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Opirus weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 Holden UTE.
Because 2006 Holden UTE 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 2006 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Opirus | 2006 Holden UTE | |
Make | Kia | Holden |
Model | Opirus | UTE |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |