2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Durango | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Durango | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 528 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1753 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 47 L |