2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Hyundai Genesis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (260 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.

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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. 2009 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Genesis has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Genesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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