1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1976 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR7 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 565 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Triumph TR7. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Trail Duster | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2170 mm |
