2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Magnum | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
