2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 677 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
