1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1996 Honda Civic

To start off, 1999 Dodge Durango is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 92 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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 1996 Honda Civic. 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 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic 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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