1982 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Trail Duster | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |