2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2000 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
