2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (591 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
