2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1552 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2290 mm |
