1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 26 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 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 590 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 TVR T 350. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Trail Duster | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
