2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 6 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 341 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ram | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 93 L |
