2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. 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 219 more horse power than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2450 mm |
