2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,883 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 993. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 993 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5883 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2280 mm |
