2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 377 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 361 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1873 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1781 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |