2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 727 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 98 L |
