2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Durango | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 104 L |
