2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Titan.

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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Ram 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Ram Titan
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 2050 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 106 L


 

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