2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Tucson | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
