2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Ram | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 41 L |
