2009 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Kia Picanto is newer by 4 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2009 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Picanto | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Picanto | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |
