1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 28 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, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 19 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (383 Nm). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
