2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | CX-9 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
