1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 233 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |
