2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Kia Rondo

To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo. 2011 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Porsche 911 2011 Kia Rondo
Make Porsche Kia
Model 911 Rondo
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4478 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 60 L


 

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