2001 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu YRV (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu YRV | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | YRV | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
