1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |
