2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 686 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sorento | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |