2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1557 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ram (509 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
