2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Holden Astra 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 (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2005 Holden Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1586 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Ram | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2620 mm |
