1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | 911 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
