2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 641 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
