1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1975 Renault 15
To start off, 1975 Renault 15 is newer by 1 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1975 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 885 kg more than 1975 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 15. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1975 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | 15 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
