2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 178 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 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 (509 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (372 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 2005 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
