2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
