2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Opirus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 196 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |