2000 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Durango weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2000 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Durango. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Durango | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
