2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Element |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
