1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 755 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
Model | Trail Duster | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |