2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Ram | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 78 L |
