1993 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 1993 Porsche 911 and 2012 Dodge Durango are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 804 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 2012 Dodge Durango 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. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | 911 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
