2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 872 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Saleen |
| Model | Durango | S7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2692 mm |
