2013 Dodge DURANGO vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DURANGO and 2013 Dodge JOURNEY were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 527 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. 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 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Dodge DURANGO | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | DURANGO | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2172 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1693 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3042 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |
