2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 15 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 273 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Magnum | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
