1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 8 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, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle 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 380 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Trail Duster | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
