2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Ram | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2660 mm |
