2005 Honda Insight vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Insight | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
