2001 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Durango. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Durango weights approximately 620 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2001 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Durango | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
