1993 Toyota Aristo vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 692 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Aristo | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Aristo | Ram |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 121 L |
