1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 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 201 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (430 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911.
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) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (540 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Sidewinder | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |