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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram. 2012 Dodge Durango 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. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
