1993 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1993 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1993 Dodge Intrepid and 1993 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Intrepid. (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.

Because 1993 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 1993 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Dodge Intrepid 1993 Porsche 911
Make Dodge Porsche
Model Intrepid 911
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3518 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 214 HP 272 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 100.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 5123 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 73 L


 

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