2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 885 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Stratus | Durango |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2424 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 102 L |