2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 103 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Express | Durango |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 2119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |