2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2007 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 49 kg more than 2007 Kia Opirus. 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, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
