2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
