2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Daewoo Rexton
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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 130 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Daewoo Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | Daewoo |
| Model | Ram | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2830 mm |
