2001 Dodge Ram vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Ram and 2001 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Ram weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 996 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
