2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 196 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 Sierra (454 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
