2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 656 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Ram | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |
