2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Charger | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |