1977 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster and 1977 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 70 kg more than 1977 Holden Statesman.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Statesman. 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 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Plymouth | Holden |
| Model | Trail Duster | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
