2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sorento | 996 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |