1975 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 37 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, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 489 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
Because 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Trail Duster | Rio |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
