2013 Dodge DART vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DART and 2013 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2013 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Dodge DART | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | DART | 911 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4672 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
