2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 26 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 852 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Avalanche | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
