2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 193 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3580 mm |
