2013 Dodge DART vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DART and 2013 Dodge DURANGO were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 979 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Dodge DURANGO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART, 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2013 Dodge DURANGO has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge DURANGO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Dodge DART | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | DART | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4672 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
