2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 942 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
