2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
