1979 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V 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 115 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Trail Duster | CR-V |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |