2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2011 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2011 Lada Kalina. 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 Lada Kalina, 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 (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Kalina. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2011 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2011 Lada Kalina 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:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Ram | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
