2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 447 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2510 mm |
