2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 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 89 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 74 L |
