2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab vs. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab and 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Pickup 1500 ST (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST has automatic transmission and 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab has manual transmission. 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab | 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
