2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Honda Insight

To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 5 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 2012 Honda Insight. 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Ram 2012 Honda Insight
Make Dodge Honda
Model Ram Insight
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1246 kg
Vehicle Length 5840 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 40 L


 

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