2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 6,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1699 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Porsche 959. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 959. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 959.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 959 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6688 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3149 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2280 mm |
