2012 Nissan Versa vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Versa 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 591 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Versa | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Nissan | Dodge |
Model | Versa | Ram |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 552 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1691 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 98 L |