2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2004 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 491 kg more than 2004 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 TVR Tuscan. (402 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 TVR Tuscan. 2008 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2004 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2004 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2004 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Durango | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 57 L |
