2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
