2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 437 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
