1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Dodge Durango

To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 118 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.

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