2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Titan. (385 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
