2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 808 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Durango | 996 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |