1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2003 Porsche GT2 is newer by 35 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Coronet | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
