1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | 911 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
