2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 297 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Durango | Panamera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 520 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |