1990 Dodge Stealth vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Stealth. (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Stealth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1990 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Stealth | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Stealth | 993 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
