2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (285 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (400 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 129 L |
