2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 385 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
