2012 Dodge Challenger vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2012 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 589 kg more than 2012 Dodge Challenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Challenger | Durango |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
