1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3090 mm |
