2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Kia Cerato 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 (345 HP) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Kia Cerato. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1563 kg more than 2005 Kia Cerato. 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 Kia Cerato. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2758 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2620 mm |
