2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 96 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Ram | Patrol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6690 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 135 L |