2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. 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 305 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 549 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Ram | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
