2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Dodge Durango

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Ram 2007 Dodge Durango
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Ram Durango
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 5840 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 2440 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 102 L


 

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