2001 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
