1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1991 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1991 Toyota Starlet is newer by 17 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1991 Toyota Starlet. 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 1991 Toyota Starlet. 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 (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1991 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
