2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 996 (386 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 89 L |
