1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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 (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
