2012 Dodge Durango vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1981 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Durango | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Durango | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 528 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2410 mm |