2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 538 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2007 Dodge Ram (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | 159 | Ram |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3193 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |