2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST vs. 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short

To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST and 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST.

Because 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short 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 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT Short will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST.

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