2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 4 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 640 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
