2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Kia Opirus

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Charger 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 446 kg more than 2007 Kia Opirus.

Because 2007 Dodge Charger 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 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2007 Kia Opirus
Make Dodge Kia
Model Charger Opirus
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 3495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1897 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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