2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Porsche | Kia |
Model | 911 | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |