2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 812 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 (691 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Equinox | Ram |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 8276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 691 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |