2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 53 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | CR-V | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |