2001 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Kia Sportage and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sportage weights approximately 32 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Sportage | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sportage | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1425 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 |