1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
