2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sorento | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |