2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 457 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (319 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (304 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Quest |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |
