1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 268 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Coronet | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |