2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra 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 205 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra. 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 Sentra. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 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 | 1353 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
