2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 610 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.
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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Durango | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 84 L |
