2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1854 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
