2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 30 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 342 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
Model | Terracan | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |