2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 184 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Durango | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |
