2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 81 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Durango | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
