1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger.
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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2350 mm |
