2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 1 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 187 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2007 GMC Savana | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Ram | Savana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |