2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Lexus ES
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus ES 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Lexus ES. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus ES.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus ES. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Ram | ES |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2730 mm |
