2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1040 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
