2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (236 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 638 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
