2000 Dodge Stratus vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stratus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 1990 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stratus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stratus | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Stratus | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
