2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 295 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 959 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2270 mm |
