2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 959 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
