1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (447 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
