2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Borrego | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |