2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2007 Saleen S7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Saleen |
| Model | Durango | S7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2692 mm |
