2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2002 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 999 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V. 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (510 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
