2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Opel Vectra 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 170 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. 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 Opel Vectra. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2758 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 61 L |
