2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Rio | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |