2004 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2004 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Equinox and 2004 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,882 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1439 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Dodge Ram (753 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Equinox | 2004 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Equinox | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3423 cc | 5882 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 753 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 3149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
