2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie vs. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie and 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 390 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. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition weights approximately 727 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie 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, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie | 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 121 L |
