2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Tucson and 2012 Dodge Ram 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 214 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 913 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. 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 Hyundai Tucson, 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Tucson | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 121 L |
