2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 328 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
