2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Durango | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
