2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 442 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
