2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Ram | Outlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2374 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2758 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 59 L |