2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 5,883 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 Rover 75 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.

Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. 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 (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Ram 2008 Rover 75
Make Dodge Rover
Model Ram 75
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5883 cc 2497 cc
Horse Power 325 HP 0 HP
Torque 827 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 65 L


 

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