2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 565 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
