2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 19 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Pathfinder | Durango |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
