2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 161 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
