1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
