2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 179 more horse power than 2006 Hummer H2. (321 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Hummer H2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H2 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Because 2006 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Hummer H2 (1,058 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Hummer |
| Model | Ram | H2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 1058 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 121 L |
