1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1985 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1985 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1985 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
