2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 513 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Charger | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |