2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (275 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy.
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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Envoy | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 93 L |
