2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram and 2012 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 787 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Carens |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 55 L |
