1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Ram and 1996 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 208 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Because 1996 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (181 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Primera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2610 mm |
