1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 10 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Coronet | 930 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
