2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 49 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 @ 3950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Durango | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4699 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 71 L |
