1999 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 917 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Durango | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
