2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 138 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Ram 2009 Porsche 911
Make Dodge Porsche
Model Ram 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3700 cc 3823 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 212 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 82.8 mm
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 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 64 L


 

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