1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 525 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. 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 2010 Mini Cooper. 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 (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mini |
| Model | Trail Duster | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2466 mm |
