2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Nissan | Dodge |
Model | Titan | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |