1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 39 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 241 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Trail Duster | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2775 mm |
