2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
