2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. 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 Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 924 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
