2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 343 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada.
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, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Durango | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |
