1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2010 Scion tC is newer by 34 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, 2010 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Scion tC. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion tC. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2010 Scion tC | |
Make | Plymouth | Scion |
Model | Trail Duster | tC |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |