2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300.
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, 2009 Dodge Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Ram | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |