2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Durango | MX-Flexa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
