2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 503 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
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2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Durango | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1819 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 93 L |