2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 860 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
