2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 17 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Silverado | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 132 L |