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 4,700 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 365 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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 | 4700 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |