2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Ram | Durango |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 102 L |