2006 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Kia Optima. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Optima weights approximately 444 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Optima. (199 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Optima | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Optima | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |