1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 244 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Ram | Cayman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 299 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2416 mm |