2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 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 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 174 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2009 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Ram | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
