2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
