2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2680 mm |
