2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Mazda 6 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 360 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 932 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Ram | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
