1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88

To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango.

Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 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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