2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Daewoo Kalos 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 237 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1857 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. 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 Daewoo Kalos. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Dodge | Daewoo |
| Model | Ram | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
