2008 Kia Sportage vs. 1991 Porsche 964
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 964. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 964 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 482 kg more than 1991 Porsche 964.
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, 1991 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 1991 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 964 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |
