2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Altima. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
