2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Ram | Tundra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
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 | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |