2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 758 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (362 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
