1999 Daihatsu Move vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Move is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Move | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Move | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
