2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 277 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Ram | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Ram | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |