Dodge Dynasty

On the surface, the Dodge Dynasty is a practical family car -- square, plain, and roomy enough inside to seat four very comfortably.  But this four-door mid-size sedan, a less expensive version of the New Yorker, without all the bells and whistles, had a lot of horsepower under its hood.

Like the New Yorker, it was built on the Chrysler C platform, but was only available in two trims, base and LE, it changed little over its six-year lifespan.  It came standard with a four-cylinder engine, but most owners opted for one of the two V6 engines, which hit over 140-hp.  Despite its large size and powerful engine, it exhibited easy handling and amazingly quick acceleration.

Though interior options were few, the legroom and cushiony seats were big hits with drivers, who could take this car out on the highway and really let it loose on long road trips, while still enjoying a smooth, quiet ride.