1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | GMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Jimmy | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
