2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 115 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1128 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Ram | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2758 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 73 L |