2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain is newer by 7 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Durango | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 71 L |
