2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.

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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Ram 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Dodge Land Rover
Model Ram Range Rover
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 3628 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 0 HP
Torque 510 Nm 640 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1691 kg 2717 kg
Vehicle Length 6350 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 2000 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 4080 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 105 L


 

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