1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Renault 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Trail Duster | 12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
