2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2006 Kia Sportage and 1964 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 960 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
