2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Corsa | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
