2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
