2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 77 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 934 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Toyota Corolla, 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Durango 2009 Toyota Corolla
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Durango Corolla
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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 Weight 1960 kg 1026 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 50 L


 

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