2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 279 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
