2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy 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 (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1486 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ram | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
