2006 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
