2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Ram and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |
