1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 589 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 911 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Porsche | Kia |
Model | 911 | Sorento |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |