2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango and 2008 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 129 L |
