2000 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Lexus LX
To start off, 2012 Lexus LX is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LX weights approximately 744 kg more than 2000 Dodge Durango. 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, 2012 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Durango. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2012 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Durango | LX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
