2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper 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 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 124 kg more than 2010 Dodge Viper.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Viper. 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
