2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 306 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 73 L |
