2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Challenger is newer by 6 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (376 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 Dodge Challenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (555 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2012 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 555 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |
