2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2640 mm |
