2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Ram | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 4190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |