2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 2008 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carens | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |