2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 547 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Terracan | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1615 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 |
