1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 928 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2510 mm |
