2001 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2001 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Ram | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Ram | LR4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3905 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2885 mm |