1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Murano |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
