2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram and 2012 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 210 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
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 Renault Trafic, 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 (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Trafic 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 | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
