2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 409 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |
