2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Charger | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |