2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Hyundai ix20 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2011 Hyundai ix20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai ix20, 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Ram | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2308 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
