2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Vauxhall Meriva 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 (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1589 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ram | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2640 mm |
