2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 968. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 968 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
