1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 274 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Ram | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 459 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2355 mm |