2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 222 kg more than 1976 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 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Dakota | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2700 mm |
