2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (157 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 482 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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 (691 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
