2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 124 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 469 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Ram | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5883 cc | 3701 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 78 L |
