2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sportage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
