2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
