2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 630 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival. 2009 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Porsche | Kia |
Model | 911 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 473 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |