2008 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Carens | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
