2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 95 L |
