2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 68 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
