2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 887 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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 (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
Model | Ram | Tucson |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 509 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |