1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Intrepid and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 113 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. 1996 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Intrepid | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Intrepid | 993 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3522 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2280 mm |