1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Sidewinder | 968 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
