2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 682 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Durango | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 55 L |
