2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Durango |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
