Dodge RAM 2009 vs Toyota Hilux 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 396 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 552 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Dodge RAM engine produces 225 HP more power than Toyota Hilux, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Toyota Hilux. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 80 litres | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge RAM engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge RAM engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Hilux 2012 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.82 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
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Dodge RAM is larger. Dodge RAM is 56 cm longer than the Toyota Hilux, 18 cm wider, while the height of Dodge RAM is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 900 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 38 200 | 16 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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