2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie vs. 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie and 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT. (350 HP @ 3013 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT weights approximately 846 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie. (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie. 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie has automatic transmission and 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT has manual transmission. 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
