1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 30 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 420 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Trail Duster | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3120 mm |
