1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 743 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | 911 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1870 mm |
