2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 629 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |
