2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. 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 185 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Ram 2006 Pontiac GTO
Make Dodge Pontiac
Model Ram GTO
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 5965 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 68 L


 

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