2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 142 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
Model | Durango | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4699 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |