2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1969 Porsche 911

To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP) has 269 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Charger 1969 Porsche 911
Make Dodge Porsche
Model Charger 911
Year Released 2006 1969
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6063 cc 2195 cc
Horse Power 425 HP 156 HP
Torque 570 Nm 191 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 61 L


 

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