2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 5,883 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza.
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 (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Ram | Venza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5883 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 67 L |