2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Renault Clio 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 243 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1062 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Ram | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
