2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Volvo S40 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 127 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1333 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S40. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2758 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 57 L |
