1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1999 Dodge Durango

To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 658 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango.

Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango 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, 1999 Dodge Durango (559 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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