2007 Kia Sorento vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 787 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sorento | 930 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |