2010 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2010 Kia Opirus

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Nubira and 2010 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Opirus weights approximately 612 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2010 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 2010 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Chevrolet Nubira 2010 Kia Opirus
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Nubira Opirus
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.6 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 9.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1897 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L