2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,806 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Borrego | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4806 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
