1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Dodge Dakota is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
