2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 919 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango. 2011 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Durango | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Durango | Boxster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1819 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |