2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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 GMC Yukon (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2007 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Ram | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3310 mm |
