2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster 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 Porsche Cayenne (678 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2860 mm |
