1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 301 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Polara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
