2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 932 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Durango | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 209 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 84 L |