1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 34 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 985 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
