2003 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 709 kg more than 2003 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Durango | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
