2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Blazer | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
