2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (236 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1363 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
