2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 and 2012 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Porsche | Dodge |
Model | 911 | Ram |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 620 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4468 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 98 L |