2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 709 kg more than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
