2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Volvo XC90 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 35 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 391 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC90. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
