2000 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 61 kg more than 2000 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 320 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |
