2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 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 226 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 852 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
