1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Coronet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
