1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
Model | Trail Duster | Discovery |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |