2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Pilot. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 73 L |
