1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 34 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Coronet | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |