1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 925 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
