2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 267 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Ram | Etude |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1093 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
