1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 12 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, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Durango | A5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
