2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Ram.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Ram. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2891 mm |
