2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra.
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, 2011 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 98 L |
