1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 911 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Venom | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |