2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 3 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 55 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Durango. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Durango |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 93 L |
