2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Ram | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6690 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 58 L |