2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Honda Lagreat
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 271 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2005 Honda Lagreat | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | Lagreat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
