2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 341 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Dakota | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1260 mm |
