1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, 1996 Volvo 440 is newer by 20 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 440. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 795 kg more than 1996 Volvo 440. 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 1996 Volvo 440. 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 440. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Trail Duster | 440 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
