2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram and 2008 Volvo S40 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S40 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Ram | S40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
