2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 617 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
