1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1981 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 102 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina 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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