2011 Kia Optima vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima, 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Optima | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Optima | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
