2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman

To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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