2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Chevrolet Prizm 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 (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1661 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ram | Prizm |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2470 mm |
