2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Ram. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Ram.
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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2002 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Acadia | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
