2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 2 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 360 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 687 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Grandis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
