2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Ram | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
