2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 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 150 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 933 kg more than 2012 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 Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
