2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 930 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
