1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1965 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Toyota Publica. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Publica. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1965 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Publica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |
