2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 987 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
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 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Infiniti | Dodge |
Model | Q45 | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4490 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 98 L |