2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
