2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab vs. 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 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 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT 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 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. (235 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab | 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 | 3700 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
