2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 153 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Tahoe | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |