2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1554 kg more than 1988 Pontiac 6000. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Ram | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2670 mm |
