2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (321 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra. 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 (691 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
