2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester 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 (330 HP) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. 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 (509 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
