2009 Lada Niva vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Lada | Plymouth |
Model | Niva | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |