2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (493 HP) has 193 more horse power than 2004 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 69 kg more than 2004 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (712 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 2337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
