1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1980 Dodge Omni and 1980 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1980 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Omni | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Omni | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |