2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 344 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Ram | S6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
