2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Borrego | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4627 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
