1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 17 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. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.

Because 2013 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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