2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Agila. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Agila |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |
