2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 887 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 92 L |
