2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT vs. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT and 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 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 Pickup 1500 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 Pickup 1500 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 119 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie.
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 Pickup 1500 Laramie. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie. (551 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 Pickup 1500 Laramie. 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 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 Pickup 1500 Laramie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SLT | 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6690 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
