2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
