1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | Avensis |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |