2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1166 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 2012 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Ram |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 2418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 121 L |