1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Because 1973 Porsche 911 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 1973 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage, 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage. 2010 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Porsche 911 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Porsche | Kia |
Model | 911 | Sportage |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |