1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1977 Simca 1100
To start off, 1977 Simca 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1977 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 705 kg more than 1977 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Simca 1100. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1977 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Simca |
| Model | Trail Duster | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
