2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 959. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 959.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 959 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2270 mm |
