2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 576 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 89 L |
