2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Durango and 2012 Dodge Journey 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 77 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Journey. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 566 kg more than 2012 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey, 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Journey |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |
