2005 Kia K2700 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Kia K2700 and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia K2700 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | K2700 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 3589 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
