2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | DeVille | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
