2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Ram | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
