1997 Dodge Copperhead vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 1 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 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 65 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Copperhead.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Copperhead | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Copperhead | 993 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
