2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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 (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 79 L |
