2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Honda Fit 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 248 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1902 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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 Honda Fit. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Fit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
