2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 753 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
