2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 900 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Volvo | Dodge |
| Model | S60 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
