2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu Ascender. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu Ascender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu Ascender. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2007 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Ram | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
