1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 32 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 18 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
Model | Trail Duster | Aerio |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |