2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 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 100 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
