1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster

To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 275 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Plymouth Voyager 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
Make Plymouth Plymouth
Model Voyager Trail Duster
Year Released 1990 1974
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 7206 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1850 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2700 mm