1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 25 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 117 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 582 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (152 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trail Duster | Golf |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
