1955 Dodge Custom vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Dodge Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Dodge Custom would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1955 Dodge Custom. (181 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1955 Dodge Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1955 Dodge Custom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Dodge Custom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Dodge Custom | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Custom | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4424 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2743 mm |
