1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 |