2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 556 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Magnum | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1731 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
