2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Durango | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Durango | Ram |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 2308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |