2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 662 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. 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 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Picanto | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |