2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Kia Carens 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 221 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Carens |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |
