2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Dodge | Avanti |
| Model | Durango | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
