1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 30 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Trail Duster | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3080 mm |
