1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram.
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 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | 911 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |
