2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
