2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 GMC Safari 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 (346 HP) has 156 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 624 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 102 L |
