2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 589 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Durango | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |
