2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 93 L |
