2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Dodge Viper

To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.

Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Viper. 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Durango 2009 Dodge Viper
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Durango Viper
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 8357 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 760 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2328 kg 1745 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 61 L


 

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