2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 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 2009 Porsche 911
Make Dodge Porsche
Model Dakota 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3701 cc 3823 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 82.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1691 kg 2430 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3340 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 64 L