2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Dodge Neon
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Neon (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Neon. 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, 2005 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2005 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Neon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 47 L |
