2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 494 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Ram (712 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (334 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
