2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 657 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
