2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 479 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Durango | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
