1999 BMW X5 vs. 1999 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1999 BMW X5 and 1999 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW X5 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Ram weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW X5. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1999 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X5 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
