1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1986 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
