1997 Dodge Ram vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Ram and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1997 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Ram (804 Nm) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Ram | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 804 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1260 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2470 mm |
