1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 990 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Coronet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
