2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, both 2003 Dodge Ram and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 972 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.

Because 2003 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Dodge Ram 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Ram R 390 GT1
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 173 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 638 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 2030 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2730 mm


 

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