2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sorento | 996 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |