2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
