2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 613 kg more than 2002 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Soarer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |