2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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