2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan 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 195 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan. 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 (712 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
