1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 26 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
Model | Trail Duster | Vitara |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |