1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1972 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 538 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Trail Duster | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |