2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 470 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sportage | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |