1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 492 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
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1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Trail Duster | Golf |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2578 mm |