1996 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 578 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 540 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
