2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1193 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
