2009 Hummer H2 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2009 Hummer H2 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 Hummer H2 (564 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H2 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Hummer | Plymouth |
| Model | H2 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 393 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 564 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
