1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace is newer by 11 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 71 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 630 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Renault Espace. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | Espace |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
