2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 808 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2003 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Ram | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2308 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2810 mm |
