2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,882 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Ram | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Ram | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5882 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 753 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3149 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |