2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
