2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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 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 85 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet weights approximately 651 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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 (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
