2005 Kia Retona vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Retona | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
