2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 63 L |
