2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu YRV and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu YRV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu YRV | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | YRV | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 102 L |
