2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C70. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2007 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo C70. 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 (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C70. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Ram | C70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2434 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |