1996 Porsche 993 vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 509 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | 993 | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3052 mm |
