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Comparison Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 i V8 (172 Hp) & Kia Optima I LX 2.7 V6 (181 Hp) Automatic


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Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 i V8 (172 Hp)
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Kia Optima I LX 2.7 V6 (181 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Chevrolet Kia
Model: Caprice Optima
Generation: Caprice Optima I
Engine / modification: 5.0 i V8 (172 Hp) LX 2.7 V6 (181 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1990 year 2001 year
Production end: 1996 year 2002 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 6 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 87 l 65 l
Power: 172 hp 181 hp
Max power in: 4200 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.5 sec
Torque: 345 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5002 cm3 2656 cm3
Fuel System: Mono-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Valvetrain: - DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.3 10
Piston Stroke: 88.4 mm 75 mm
Cylinder Bore: 94.9 mm 86.7 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 4
Length: 5439 mm 4722 mm
Width: 1980 mm 1815 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase: 2945 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1568 mm 1540 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1542 mm 1530 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 368 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1770 kg 1447 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.4 m
Tire size: 225/70 R15 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size: R15 R15