2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 238 kg more than 2004 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 4505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 99 L |
