2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 938 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Durango | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
