2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 391 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dodge Ram (552 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (221 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tracker | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
