2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MPV. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 806 kg more than 2005 Mazda MPV. 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 Mazda MPV. 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 (407 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MPV. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Ram | MPV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
