2007 Kia Opirus vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Kia Opirus and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 92 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Opirus weights approximately 857 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Opirus | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Opirus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |