2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 493 kg more than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Ram | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |