2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Dodge Ram

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Venture 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 (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (284 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Venture 2005 Dodge Ram
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Venture Ram
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3354 cc 5621 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 509 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 2758 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 5790 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 2050 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 129 L


 

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