2005 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 BMW 745 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 507 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 745 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
