2011 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Carens would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Carens | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Carens | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
