1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango and 1998 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 960 kg more than 1998 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Saturn SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saturn SC. 1998 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1998 Saturn SC has manual transmission. 1998 Saturn SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Dodge | Saturn |
| Model | Durango | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
