2004 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Dodge Durango. 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, both vehicles can yield 393 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
