2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab vs. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab and 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 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 1500 Mega Cab is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab.
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 1500 Mega Cab (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab | 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Ram | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 6350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 4080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 132 L |