1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 29 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |