2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1498 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40. 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 S40. 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 (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6688 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3149 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |
