2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (167 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Dodge | Saturn |
Model | Durango | Vue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5699 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |