2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 591 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Express | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5324 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |