2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Armada | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Nissan | Dodge |
Model | Armada | Ram |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |