2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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, 2009 Opel Insignia, 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 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Durango | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2737 mm |
