2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 408 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
