1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
