2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 783 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 79 L |
