2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 35 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 243 kg more than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Jazz. 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 (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Jazz | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
