2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
