1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Trail Duster | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |
