1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XJS | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
