2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 209 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
