2007 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Civic | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
