2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 188 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Astro | Durango |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
