2010 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1291 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Civic | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
