2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Volvo S60 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 89 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1228 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. 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 S60. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Ram | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |