1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 504 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 924 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
