Porsche 944 (1981 – 1990) vs Dodge Charger (1981 – 1987): specs compared
The Porsche 944 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 165 hp against 146 hp. The Dodge Charger uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,002 kg against 1,240 kg. At 4,412 mm, the Dodge Charger is 211 mm longer than the Porsche 944.
| Specification |
Porsche
944
1981 – 1990
|
Dodge
Charger
1981 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1990 | 1981 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 165 hp | 63 – 148 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 225 Nm | 113 – 228 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 8.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.9 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,412 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,270 – 1,275 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,454 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,002 – 1,107 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.