2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 418 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Dodge | Jeep |
Model | Ram | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |