2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Civic | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
