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Comparing the 07 Tundra to an 07 Ram

Article Summary: Pitting the new Toyota Tundra against the Dodge Ram has been fun. Both of these trucks are great. While I didn't compare every little detail, I did compare the key components and listed below you'll find the key differences between these two trucks. If you're thinking about either the Ram or the Tundra, take a look at Edmunds and Consumer Reports in addition reviews like these. You should also drive both trucks, if for no other reason than the seats are so different.

Pitting the new Toyota Tundra against the Dodge Ram has been fun. Both of these trucks are great. While I didn't compare every little detail, I did compare the key components and listed below you'll find the key differences between these two trucks. If you're thinking about either the Ram or the Tundra, take a look at Edmunds and Consumer Reports in addition reviews like these. You should also drive both trucks, if for no other reason than the seats are so different.

Comparing the Dodge HEMI SLT QuadCab to the Toyota 5.7L Tundra DoubleCab SR5, both in 4x4, was quite a bit of fun. Both trucks are big. Both trucks are fast. Both are capable of making their owners very happy. However, there are some key differences.

When comparing the 5.7L HEMI to the 5.7L iForce, it's important to note that the HEMI is a pushrod setup and the iForce is DOHC. While pushrod gives the HEMI good low-end power, it lacks the efficiency of the Toyota's DOHC setup. Most importantly, that lower efficiency results in lower fuel economy. The decent performance of the HEMI makes it worthy of recognition, but that recognition is overshadowed by poor fuel economy as a result of the old push-rod engine design. The Toyota is more powerful and in my test got better mileage.

Both of the trucks have automatic transmissions as standard equipment with their respective engines, but the Tundra has a six-speed and the Ram only a five-speed. This difference helped the Tundra accelerate faster and shift better than the Ram, and may be another reason the Tundra go better fuel economy. The Tundra is also rated to pull about 2000 pounds more than the Ram, and I take that to mean the Tundra's transmission is probably stronger and more durable than the Ram.

As far as braking goes, the Ram and Tundra are basically tied in terms of stopping distance. But the Ram lacks standard 4 wheel ABS, has smaller diameter front rotors, and offers only non-ventilated rear rotors. The Toyota has both more standard features and superior brake system components.

I like the Dodge's fully boxed frame better than partially boxed frame of the Toyota. While I must admit that the partially boxed frame of the TUndra is built by the best car company in the world, it seems to me it would be better if the frame was fully boxed. The Tundra's frame is currently a combination of boxed and open c-channel.

When you get inside both the Ram and the Tundra, the differences in comfort, features, and quality of materials is substantial. The Tundra is definetely a nicer truck on the inside. Considering the Ram is an older design this isn't that much of a shock.

The Ram handles as well as the Tundra, and the Ram's safety rating is actually higher than the Tundra. The Ram also is a better looking truck than the Tundra. However, in most other aspets the Toyota Tundra is superior to the Dodge Ram. Frankly, that really shouldn’t come as a surprise. Toyota’s truck is a newer design and has the benefit of a lot more technology. I can’t wait to see how the new Ram (due out in 2009) will compare to the Tundra.

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Jason Lancaster
About the author: Jason Lancaster has worked in the car industry for the better part of a decade. He runs a Toyota Tundra website, http://www.tundraheadquarters.com, as well as the Stamford Toyota website. Click here to get your own unique version of this article from the Unique Articles Submissions Service