2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 462 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 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 (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
