2005 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Matiz 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 429 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1677 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. 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 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Matiz | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Matiz | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
