2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
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 (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Ram | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
