2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 3 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 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 (319 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
