2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 192 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sportage | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1260 mm |