2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 191 kg more than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Because 2010 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Xterra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Xterra | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
