2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 873 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
