1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1999 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Durango and 1999 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Wrangler. (184 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 517 kg more than 1999 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 1999 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Wrangler. (290 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Wrangler. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1999 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 1999 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 1999 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
