1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 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 4 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Trail Duster | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |