1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 294 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Ram | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 390 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2450 mm |