2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,883 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 795 kg more 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 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Ram 2007 Hyundai Terracan
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Ram Terracan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5883 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 2900 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 827 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102.1 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 119.9 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.2:1 19.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 75 L


 

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