2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 107 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 439 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
Model | Durango | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |