2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 996 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4. 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 2010 Toyota RAV4. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
