2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 522 kg more than 2007 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
