2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 7 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 378 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (630 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 640 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
