1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 35 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 21 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 400 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carnival. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Trail Duster | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
