2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (235 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
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) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |