2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera 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 1138 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. 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) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2007 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Ram | Almera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 509 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |